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(516) 375-8498

Dance Bulletin

 

***Important message to Students & Patrons***


 

Donna DeSimone's Monthly news & Updates


As a Dance Educator & Dance Promoter I would like everyone to know how deeply committed to the health and well-being of all my students and patrons of the Long Island dance community. 


***NEW BEGINNER HUSTLE CLASS***

Starting Thursday April 1st , 2021

7:15pm-8:15pm    $15.00pp

Must bring a partner or one will be assigned to you if available.

Class size limited so sign up to reserve your spot, Couples & Singles welcome

Location

Excalibur Dance Studio

290 Broad Hollow Rd, Melville NY 11747

( Bank of America Building : lower Level


Private lessons for single or couple are also Available. Call for an appointment for 

Old Bethpage & Melville locations 

 In-Person Group classes Guidelines


Group classes started the week of Tuesday August 4th 2020: Will be limited in class size & schedule. Physical Distancing, face mask or Shield and contact tracing protocols is mandatory during class for dancers coming with a partner, Singles with assigned partners must wear a face mask temperature check & hand sanitizer will be required.**Please wear a face mask when entering the building.
Couples only. No singles or drop-ins allowed due to NO partner rotations in class until further notice.  If you are a single you must bring a partner. Please contact me when you have a partner to reserve a spot in desired class if still available

SINGLES LOOKING FOR PARTNERS for Group classes:
I just want to make the guidelines clear for Singles without partners coming back to class

1. If you don't come with a partner I must find you one to dance with for entire class, we will not be rotating partners.
2. Everyone must wear a mask until further notice.
If you are looking for a dance partner to attend one of my classes please email me at dancxchange@yahoo.com or text me at 516 375-8498 with the class or classes you are interested in attending.
Fill out the questions below and send to me. I will give you information on a partner based on questionnaire response. If you have someone in mind but don't have their contact info I will get in touch with them to see if they are interested in attending class. I will not give out information on dancers without their permission.

  1. Provide your Name & contact info also add if you are a leader or follower
  2. What class, day and time are you interested in attending
  3. Do you have a partner in mind I can help you reach?


Limited Class Schedule:$15.00pp pay as you go. Please bring a water bottle, hand sanitizer & small towel. 

Because of our ever-changing situation due to Covid 19, class schedule might be cancelled or postponed to a later date. Must sign into each class for contact tracing protocols.





Class Schedule

Attitudes in Motion 756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old Bethpage NY 11804

2021 Dance Schedule


  MONDAY

Excalibur Dance Studio ( Bank of America Building) lower level

290 Broad Hollow Rd, Melville NY 11747

Price: $15pp


6:00pm-7:00pm: slow Intermediate : HUSTLE

7:00pm-8:00pm: Slow Intermediate: West Coast Swing

  


TUESDAY

Attitudes in Motion Dance Studio

756 Old Bethpage Rd. Old Bethpage NY 11804

Private lessons available from 4:30pm-7:30pm

Price: $15pp


Tuesdays: 7:30pm-8:30pm  Intermediate Hustle 


Wednesday

Attitudes in Motion Dance Studio

756 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage NY 11804

Price: 1 hour group class $20.00pp


Wednesday: 7:30pm-8:30pm Inter/Advanced Hustle, 

  Wednesday: 8:40pm-9:40pm: Intermediate/Advanced West Coast Swing


Thursday

Excalibur Dance Studio, 

290 Broad Hollow Rd. Melville NY 11747 

Exit 49 North corner of Rt 110 & LIE North Service Road in

 Bank of America Building Lower level


  Private lessons 3:30pm-7:00pm

***NEW Beginner Hustle starting Thursday April 1st***

7:15pm-8:15pm   $15.00pp


Private lessons available in all locations. Please contact me to make an appointment

 

Group & Private class Rates

Privates lessons by appointment only in all locations. Need 48 hr notice of all cancellations or will be charged for lesson.

Private lesson 55 mins.

1 person private: $75.00

2 person private $80.00

 Most Group classes are $15.00 pay as you go.

Group class discount: take 2 classes at regular price of $15.00 in one week all classes after that is $10.00. Group lessons run from 1 hour -1  hr 15 mins.



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Short Bio

Full Bio on request

  

Donna has been teaching dance since 1976. Her knowledge of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyric, Broadway Theater, Ballroom and Marital Arts has greatly influenced her Hustle & West Coast dancing with an athletic elegant style.

Donna Competed in Ballroom for 8 years and has many amateur and professional titles in Hustle, American & International Ballroom including USBC American Rhythm Champion.

Donna went on to choreograph for dance tours to China, Italy, Florida, Hershey Park, Carnegie Hall (“Cole Porter’s 100th Birthday Celebration” and “An invitation to Dance” with the NY Pops Orchestra). You can also see her on Cable TV “Touch Dancing” with Alfonzo. Donna co-owned and operated a Ballroom Theater Company for 15 years under the name " Dance Odyssey Productions."

Currently Donna resides on Long Island NY where she teaches dance and runs monthly Hustle, West Coast Swing and Ballrooms dances and Dj's under the name “The DancXchange” in Suffolk and Nassau counties.

Since 1993 Donna has been the Ballroom Entertainment Director and agent for the “Stardust Dance Weekends”  and Stardust Cruises. 

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Donna DeSimone holds many Championship Dance Competition Titles and is the recipient of Numerous Awards for her contribution to the Art of Dance

Her Credits include Theater work, television work, Choreography, and Event Production. Donna has a Lifetime of experience to share

Performing Arts Instructor in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater for over 3 decades. Dance expert  in the Social Dances of Ballroom, Latin, Hustle and West Coast Swing. Entertainment Director for Stardust Dance Weekends since 1993.

Full Bio on request

Accomplishments Highlights

Championship Titles

Championship Titles

Championship Titles

1985 Virginia State Amateur Rhythm Champion

1986 USBC Rhythm Champion

1990 1st Place Zachary's Dance Contest: Mambo

1991  1st Place: Tri-State Dance Championships : Hustle/Mambo

2002 Swing Fling Hustle & West Coast Swing 1st Place

2005-2006 1st Place Professional Just Hustle :

 "World Hustle Championships" Hustle Congress

2006 1st Place Theater Arts Hustle : "Hustle Congress"

Team Competition

Championship Titles

Championship Titles

2006 1st Place: Hustle Congress Team Challenge 

2010 1st Place Hustle Congress :

Long Island Dance Force Hustle Champions


2017 1st Place Hustle Congress: Long Island Swustle Team

Awards

Championship Titles

Awards

In appreciation for taking Social Dancing to a new caliber and your promotion of it by example to the Hustle World at large. For your iconic presence in the World of Dance.


2007 IHSC: "Augie & Margo Rodriquez Award presented by Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow


2010 Hustle Congress: " Inspirational Icon Award" presented by Lori Brizzi


2011 World Hustle: " Christopher M. Nardone Award" presented by Diane Nardone.


2017 Dance Talk Magazine on line poll won title of "Favorite Female Hustle dancer" 


2018 Stardust Ballroom Productions: 25 Years of Service for Outstanding vision, dedication, and commitment to excellence


2018 Disco America "Hall of Fame Award"

Presented by Donna Boyle & Joyce Szili


2019 Dance Talk Magazine voted

 " All Time Favorite Hustle Dancer"

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Dance Events, Weekends & Destinations

DancXchange Club Night Dance

DancXchange Club Night Dance

DancXchange Club Night Dance

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Monthly Sunday Dance Social

Sons of Italy , Deer Park NY

ON Pause until further notice due to Covid 19

Host, Instructor & DJ Donna DeSimone

Playing Latin, Ballroom, Hustle, West Coast Swing & Country Two Step

Complimentary 45 min Intermediate Hustle lesson from 6:30pm-7:15pm

Dance: 7:15pm-10:30pm

Admission $20.00 includes:

Cash bar, Convenient location with plenty of free parking, Snacks: Fruit bowl, cheese platter, Veggie platter, dessert, coffee, tea & more.

Meet & Greet Social dance mixer




Stardust Dance Weekends

DancXchange Club Night Dance

DancXchange Club Night Dance

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All inclusive Ballroom Dance weekend 

 Weekend Getaway


Villa Roma Resort

356 Villa Roma Road

Callicoon, NY 12723


Rooms starting at $495 double occupancy , your rate includes

Overnight Accommodations

7 meals, Champagne Cocktail party, Wine Reception

Open bar Cocktail Party & Smorgasbord

Special 5 course Dinner -Saturday Night

Over 50 Dance workshops

Dancing during Lunch & Dinner

Night & Day Dancing to 4 Great DJ's

Saturday Night Theme Parties


2021 Dates

June 18th-21st

September 24th-26th

November 19th-21st


mention Donna DeSimone when booking your reservation

 

845 794-4982

www.stardustdance.com

Stardust Dance Caribbean Cruise

Stardust Dance Caribbean Cruise

Stardust Dance Caribbean Cruise

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COMPLETED: CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE DANCE CRUISES


All inclusive Ballroom Dance Cruise Dance XVII

10 Night : Western/Northern Caribbean Cruise

Departing from Ft. Lauderdale, FL

February 4th-14th 2020

Fares starting at only $930.00

 Over 50 hours of workshops

35 hours of planned social dancing

Fabulous meals & buffets

Broadway shows, Theme Nights

Dance hosts for single ladies and more!


please mention Donna DeSimone when registering.

845 794-4982

www.stardustdance.com

Stardust Destination Cruise III

Stardust Dance Caribbean Cruise

Stardust Dance Caribbean Cruise

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CANCELLED DUE TO Covid 19!


 Stardust 2020 Destination Cruise

September 4th-13th 2020

8 Days /7 Night Cruise & 3 Day /2 Night Land .

Departure Port: Barcelona, Spain

Itinerary: Barcelona, Marseille, Savona, Napoli, Palermo, Ibiza 

Land Destination: 3 Days/2 nights in Barcelona, Spain


ALL Rates Inclusive Cruise/Hotel/Excursions

rates for double occupancy starting at $3,197

Deposit: $400 per person per cabin

Final balance Due May 22nd 2020

   Mention Donna DeSimone when booking your reservation 


email us: info@stardustdance.com

For complete brochures on all events

 call 800 537-2797 , Outside the US & Canada

 845-794-4707


Contact Us

Attitudes in Motion Dance Studio

756 Old Bethpage Rd.

Old Bethpage NY 11804


Donna DeSimone

756 Old Bethpage Road, Old Bethpage, New York 11804, United States

(516) 375-8498 dancxchange@yahoo.com

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